News Joplin MO
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Fire Prevention Week focuses on safe use of battery-powered devices, tech device risks
JEFFERSON CITY – Americans increasingly rely on smartphones, tablets, headphones, power tools, toys and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries…
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Pitt State sees gains in enrollment, transfers, retention
Freshman enrollment at Pittsburg State University continues its five-year climb — this time with a 10 percent leap – while…
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Downtown Joplin prepares for Eagles homecoming parade
The city of Joplin is preparing to help celebrate homecoming week for Joplin High School tonight (Wednesday, October 1) Main…
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Joplin Public Safety and Justice Center to close October 2-6
(City of Joplin) — Starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, the public entrances to the Joplin Public…
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The Maple Leaf Festival in Carthage is quickly approaching
CARTHAGE, Mo. — As the leaves begin their annual transformation into a kaleidoscope of crimson and gold, the historic streets…
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STEM Discovery Day to hit campus of MSSU on Friday
JOPLIN, Mo. — On Friday, Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host over 215 high school students from the region…
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Man from Springfield arrested on multiple charges
A man from Springfield was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Tuesday afternoon. 52-year-old Johnny L. Vanzandt, Jr.…
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Neosho man found guilty on two counts, not guilty on three
NEOSHO, Mo. – A Neosho man was found guilty of two counts by a jury on Tuesday, September 30, at…
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Child predator sentenced to life in prison
TULSA, Okla. – A child predator was sentenced to life in prison after attempting to meet a 14-year-old boy, announced…
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Joplin bus station moves to West 7th Street; former location tapped for Casey’s Travel Center
The conversion of a former Phillips 66 station at 6601 E. 7th Street in Duenweg, Missouri has resulted in a…
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